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Is it possible to stay anonymous after winning a large lottery?
Asked on Oct 31st, 2013 on Estate Planning - Nebraska
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Can a trust beneficiary stay anonymous if a trust representative collect a big lottery win on behalf of the trust? I want to know if it is possible to win a large lottery in New Jersey and stay anonymous using a trust or some kind of other legal entity. So if someone asks the lottery commission on the winner they could only get information about the trust and not the people protected by the trust.
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Yes. Meet with an experienced estate planning attorney.
Answered on Nov 19th, 2013 at 6:07 PM
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It really depends on the laws of New Jersey. Some states allow winners to remain anonymous, some don't. If you won, talk with a New Jersey trust and estate attorney. If you have not won yet, wait until you do.
Answered on Nov 19th, 2013 at 6:07 PM
Some states allow a winner to remain anonymous but most require that the winner show up in person to accept the "check" and be available for publicity purposes.
Answered on Nov 18th, 2013 at 9:02 AM